Classification file folder marker tabs

Abstract

This invention relates to the separating of papers in a file folder and to a simple, minimalist formation of a multi-separator leaf which can be easily attached to a file folder or integrally formed with a file folder and whose multiple sections can be split apart and used to provide individual dividers for separate batches of paper. A single leaf comprising a leaf body and a leaf hinge portion is provided, where the leaf body is separable into a plurality of marker tab sections, —while remaining hingedly attached to the leaf hinge portion. The multi-separator leaf is provided as a separate entity where the leaf hinge portion can be attached at the spine of a file folder so as to become a part thereof. The multi-separator leaf can be attached at the spine of the file folder and provided as an integral part of a file folder. The primary use of the multi-separator leaf is to provide a selective means of separating one or more sheets of paper between successive marker tab sections of the multi-separator within the file folder.

What is claimed is:  
     
       1. A classification file folder marker tab, for use with a file folder having a front cover, a back cover, and a file folder spine connecting said front and said back cover, said classification file folder marker tab consisting of a multi-separator leaf for sectioning papers in a file folder, said multi-separator leaf formed as a single leaf member from a thin, foldable, and flexible material, said single leaf member consisting of a leaf body portion and a leaf hinge portion, said leaf hinge portion being permanently and hingedly attached to said leaf body portion along a classification marker spine, said leaf hinge portion for connection to a file folder at said file folder spine, wherein said leaf body portion is further comprised of a plurality of separable marker tab sections sharing an adjacent edge one with the next, where said each of said separable marker tab sections is joined one to the next by a perforation, wherein said perforation originates at said classification marker spine and comprises at least one slit and least one landed area along the full extent of said each adjacent edge of said separable marker tab sections, for retaining said each of said marker tab sections one to another until separated, such that when each of said marker tab sections is separated one from the next by tearing along said perforation, said each of said marker tab sections may be rotated forward and back while remaining hingedly attached to said leaf hinge portion, said marker tab sections for forming a plurality of tab separators for separating papers in a file folder. 
     
     
       2. The classification file folder marker tab of  claim 1  where in said leaf hinge portion has a pressure sensitive adhesive applied on a face there of. 
     
     
       3. The classification file folder marker tab of  claim 1  where in said thin, foldable, flexible material is paperboard. 
     
     
       4. The classification file folder marker tab of  claim 1  where in said thin, foldable, flexible material is poly plastic. 
     
     
       5. A classification file folder marker tab, for use with a file folder having a front cover, a back cover, and a file folder spine connecting said front and said back cover, said classification file folder marker tab consisting of a multi-separator leaf for sectioning papers in a file folder, said multi-separator leaf formed as a single leaf member from a thin, foldable, and flexible material, said single leaf member consisting of a leaf body portion and a leaf hinge portion, said leaf hinge portion being permanently and hingedly joined to said leaf body portion along a classification marker spine, said leaf hinge portion for connection to a file folder at said file folder spine, wherein said leaf body portion is further comprised of a plurality of adjacent and separated marker tab sections sharing an adjacent edge one with the next, each separated one from the next by a separation cut, wherein said separation cut originates at said classification marker spine and comprises a cut along the full extent of said each adjacent edge of said separable marker tab sections, where in said each of said marker tab sections is free to hinge forward or backward one from the next forming a plurality of tab separators for separating papers, such that when separated, said each of said marker tab sections remains hingedly attached to said leaf hinge portion. 
     
     
       6. The classification file folder marker tab of  claim 5  where in said leaf hinge portion has a pressure sensitive adhesive applied on a face there of. 
     
     
       7. The classification file folder marker tab of  claim 5  where in said thin, foldable, flexible material is paperboard. 
     
     
       8. The classification file folder marker tab of  claim 5  where in said thin, foldable, flexible material is poly plastic. 
     
     
       9. In combination, a classification file folder marker tab attachment, for use with a file folder, and a file folder having a front cover, a back cover, and a file folder spine connecting said front and said back cover, said classification file folder marker tab attachment selected from the group consisting of: 
       (a) a classification file folder marker tab consisting of a multi-separator leaf for sectioning papers in a file folder, said multi-separator leaf formed as a single leaf member from a thin, foldable, and flexible material, said single leaf member consisting of a leaf body portion and a leaf hinge portion, said leaf hinge portion being hingedly attached to said leaf body portion along a classification marker spine, said leaf hinge portion for connection to a file folder at said file folder spine, wherein said leaf body portion is further comprised of a plurality of separable marker tab sections, where said each of said separable marker tab sections is adjacent one to the next along an adjacent edge where said adjacent edge originates at said classification marker spine and ends at the top edge above the label area of each marker tab section, and where each marker tab section is completely separable along said, adjacent edge, and  
       (b) classification file folder marker tab consisting of a multi-separator leaf for sectioning papers in a file folder, said multi-separator leaf formed as a single leaf member from a thin, foldable, and flexible material, said single leaf member consisting of a leaf body portion and a leaf hinge portion, said leaf hinge portion being permanently and hingedly attached to said leaf body portion along a classification marker spine, said leaf hinge portion for connection to a file folder at said file folder spine, wherein said leaf body portion is further comprised of a plurality of separable marker tab sections sharing an adjacent edge one with the next, where said each of said separable marker tab sections is joined one to the next by a perforation, wherein said perforation originates at said classification marker spine and comprises at least one slit and at least one landed area along the full extent of said each adjacent edge of said separable marker tab sections,  
       wherein said classification file folder marker tab leaf hinge portion is permanently attached to said file folder with said classification marker spine being aligned and substantially collinear with said file folder spine, such that said each of said marker tab sections is free to hinge forward or backward one from the next while said each of said marker tab sections remains hingedly attached to said leaf hinge portion, thereby forming a plurality of tab separators for separating papers.